AR Rahman’s music can never go
wrong: Nikita Dutta

Miss India 2012 finalist Nikita Dutta talks about her dream debut, her journey from Miss India to Bollywood and much more in an exclusive chat.

| TNN | Feb 15, 2014, 01.20 PM IST

Miss India 2012 finalist Nikita Dutta. (Photo: Dabboo Ratnani)

Miss India 2012 finalist Nikita Dutta is the next beauty queen who will be venturing into Bollywood alongside Ranbir Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor’s cousin Armaan Jain under Saif Ali Khan’s home production Illuminati films.

Talk about a dream debut, the film is directed by eminent director Imtiaz Ali’s brother Arif Ali and to add the cherry on the cake, top-notch music director AR Rahman has composed the music of this film. With this movie, Nikita can surely boast about her accolades in her resume. In this exclusive interview, Nikita Dutta talks about her dream debut, her journey from Miss India to Bollywood and much more...

From being a Miss India finalist to a TV host and now Bollywood - your transition has been dynamic. How has the journey been for you? The journey has been rather unexpected but amazing. I have never had long term plans in my life. Every small success has helped me reach another milestone. Truly feel blessed for coming this far.

We nowadays see a lot of beauty queens using modeling as a medium to get into Bollywood. Do you think modeling and the fashion industry has lost its charm and its only a medium to get into Bollywood? I wouldn't agree with that because we have some really successful models, who prefer sticking to being a part of the ramp and not Bollywood. Moreover modeling is one of those rare industries that will never lose its charm with people.

Describe the character you are playing in the movie? How is it different from what you are in real life? Well I perceive the character as a sweet and smart girl. I have been doing somewhat the same thing in two years of working in the entertainment industry. Quite frankly it is one of the reasons I enjoyed every bit of being in that character.

How was the experience working under Saif Ali Khan’s production house? I would say I am lucky enough to start off under a big banner like illuminati films. I had a great time working with them and of course Arif Ali who is also making his directorial debut.

Ranbir Kapoor’s cousin Armaan Jain is making a debut in Bollywood with this film. How is he similar or different from Ranbir? Well I don't know Ranbir to say how different or similar he is! But Armaan was always the most excited person on set. He would rehearse with a different variation before every shot. I guess I had the most fun doing scenes with him!

You have been in facing the lens from a long time now. How difficult or easy was it filming your first movie? Honestly it is way more different than what I had imagined! Facing the lens when you are anchoring is quite easy but acting requires you to rehearse and be as natural depending upon the character.

How did this movie happen to you? So as I mentioned great things have always come to me unplanned. Doing this movie is one of those. I had auditioned somewhere in January last year post which I had a meeting with Arif sir. Even though it required me to gain a few inches he thought I was fit for this role!

How has being in Miss India pageant helped you? For a new comer like me with absolutely no film background, Miss India pageant was the part which prepared me to enter the industry. The training sessions, grooming and the experience is something that has helped me be a better person and reach here.

Not many actors can boast about the fact that prolific musician AR Rahman is the music director of their debut film. What has been your experience working with the maestro? Rahman sir's music is one more thing that I can proudly boast about! Also his music is something that can never go wrong. This film has songs fitting every type of mood and covering quite a few categories.

AR Rahman films are a musical HIT. Will this movie ensure the same fate or the story is would be more impactful than the music?

As I said having Rahman sir's music is quite close to being an assured musical hit. But the story compliments the music and the other way as well. I think and I hope they both do extremely and equally well.

You are paired opposite Sudhir Sahir. How was the experience working with him as even he hails from a modeling background?

Sudeep is like a senior here and his experience in terms of acting was of great help. He helped me out in places where I would get stuck. Hopefully the audience shall love our chemistry on screen.

Finally, what can the audience expect from this movie? Well this is one of those fun, crazy romcoms with some brand new faces and the most unexpected ending which in my opinion every generation will enjoy watching. So block your second week of April!

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